Western Oregon University's Writing Center

The Western Oregon University Writing Center is a space designed specifically for WOU students and their writing. The Center offers friendly and free, knowledgeable one-on-one assistance with writing projects from any class and any level of instruction.

The Writing Center also supports and serves WOU faculty. Workshops and individual meetings assist faculty members in designing writing assignments that (1) foster critical thinking and (2) fulfill WOU Writing Intensive (WI) guidelines.

Hours of Operation

Day hours: APS 301
Monday 9 am-5 pm
Tuesday 9 am-5 pm
Wednesday 9 am-5 pm
Thursday 9 am-5 pm
Friday 9 am-3 pm

Night hours: Hamersly Library, Room 116
Sunday 7-10 pm
Monday 7-10 pm
Tuesday 7-10 pm
Wednesday 7-10 pm
Thursday 7-10 pm

Making an Appointment

While the Writing Center's services are available both for appointments and walk-ins, we recommend making an appointment to guarantee a slot and ample time with a consultant.

To make an appointment, come to the Writing Center, located in APS 301. The appointment book is at the entrance; sign up for your desired time. If your paper is more than five pages, please sign up for an hour slot (two half-hour appointments with the same consultant).

You can also make an appointment by calling our hotline at 503-838-8286.

Freshman Academy

The Freshman Academy is a comprehensive set of integrated courses and experiences designed to ease your transition into college and to increase the likelihood of your success. In addition to being enrolled in a year-long Academy 101 course, you will take a series of connected classes with your fellow students (cohorts), forming exciting and supportive learning communities. Taken together, the interdisciplinary learning communities and the extended first-year experience course are intended to help you develop the essential habits and skills of successful scholars, to strengthen your connection to the WOU community, and contribute to your overall sense of well-being … all leading in the direction of greater success. (http://www.wou.edu/freshmanacademy)

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